Mr. Bastian earned his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a Minor in Early Childhood Education from Emporia State University in 1997 and then his Master’s in School Leadership from Baker University in 2005. He has worked in education since 1997 and in a school leadership position since 2006. He joined Valley Center School District in 2008. His professional license endorsements include Building Administration K-12 and District Leadership.

Mrs. Thompson earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State University in 2003 and her Master of Science in Educational Administration from Fort Hays State University in 2009. She has worked in education since 2003 and in a school leadership position since 2017. She joined Valley Center School District in 2017. Her professional license endorsements include Elementary K-9, English for Speakers of Other Languages PreK-12, English Language Arts 5-8, and Building Leadership PreK-12.